tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post546867126437680575..comments2014-09-03T23:08:05.570-04:00Comments on Her Bad Mother: Doing ItHer Bad Motherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03535958887714152413noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-35158237077209947492007-07-06T10:19:00.000-04:002007-07-06T10:19:00.000-04:00I'm glad you wrote this. I do civic engagement an...I'm glad you wrote this. I do civic engagement and volunteer service work for a living. Most of my colleagues think the blogosphere is the most narcissistic universe they've ever encountered. It would be great to see the thought converted to real and meaningful action.Oh, The Joyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05031731198115388411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-2972534873816482602007-07-04T14:12:00.000-04:002007-07-04T14:12:00.000-04:00You're gonna change the world, woman. I just know ...You're gonna change the world, woman. I just know it.<BR/><BR/>Also, I kinda got you back by racking your brain and I feel smug about it.Mochahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07035442586293974560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-70877012645704734952007-07-03T15:22:00.000-04:002007-07-03T15:22:00.000-04:00We were discussing this with friends on the weeken...We were discussing this with friends on the weekend.<BR/><BR/>My dh is a cynic and doesn't think much can happen at all...<BR/><BR/>I disagree...I think a loud and organized voice 'of the people' so to speak is as powerful as any big biz lobby group.<BR/><BR/>If organized....if it has clear goals...crunchy carpetswww.crunchycarpets.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-64942997793508527002007-07-03T15:14:00.000-04:002007-07-03T15:14:00.000-04:00Roz - VERY good idea! Something to think about...Roz - VERY good idea! Something to think about...Her Bad Motherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03535958887714152413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-23675631346706349462007-07-03T14:42:00.000-04:002007-07-03T14:42:00.000-04:00Ha, I noticed the typo yesterday and wondered whic...Ha, I noticed the typo yesterday and wondered which hurricane I'd somehow mixed. I wondered if you were mistaken, but I didn't think about it. Thanks for fixing it though.<BR/><BR/>I think it's awesome what you guys can do in this blogging world. I'm so new to it, but it's nice to see people helping others out. Also, Why Mommy has a button that is floating around for people to put up on their sites in support. I think Kristen at Motherhood Unscensored has the code.Phoenixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10780589302319316351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-54342797440642514952007-07-03T14:08:00.000-04:002007-07-03T14:08:00.000-04:00Another thought...Despite not being a blogger, I'v...Another thought...<BR/><BR/>Despite not being a blogger, I've been preaching the blogger word to every new parent that I know, and even some older, more skeptical ones. The same question arises every time- "Well how do you find them?" I usually just give them your blog and tell them to go from there, either with the sidebar or with the links in your posts.<BR/><BR/>Soooo... how about making blogs easier to find? A 'find a blog' index of sorts, perhaps with categories such as 'city of origin' or 'first time parent'. A bit much like a dating sevice, I suppose, but why, oh why, did I not find any when I was desperately searching for info to get through those first few months? Even if you make it to Blogger, how on earth do you find a blog that actually speaks to you? A lot of searching, and a bit of luck...Roznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-10199703712863933492007-07-03T13:46:00.000-04:002007-07-03T13:46:00.000-04:00"To effect real change."I don't blog because I don..."To effect real change."<BR/><BR/>I don't blog because I don't have confidence in my voice, or at least I just don't feel comfortable sharing it, so I read. And in so doing, "real change" HAS been effected, in my life. I may not fit the profile of the type of woman you are targeting with this campaign, but I have felt my life change, my state of mind change, with the ideas I have been forced to contemplate. I have found my own way, just through reading.<BR/><BR/>I fully appreciate the message, but frankly, I think "real action" IS being affected, even if we don't have statistics with which to measure it.Roznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-72820717668516698232007-07-03T13:10:00.000-04:002007-07-03T13:10:00.000-04:00I love this post! Who knows.....mommy bloggers co...I love this post! Who knows.....mommy bloggers could take over the world!<BR/><BR/>(Or at least help solve a few of the problems that face it....) I am definitely going to keep up with the progress! Good luck!Queen of the Mayhemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10317309061471274358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-74577468143260334202007-07-03T12:16:00.000-04:002007-07-03T12:16:00.000-04:00You can write, but you can also act for Whymommy. ...You can write, but you can also act for Whymommy. Projects are going on that will get support and love into her real life hands. If you want to act on it, just email teamwhymommy AT gmail DOT com to get involved in the action part of things.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for thinking of her, HBM.canapehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15061361665908074413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-67037465438056297502007-07-03T11:44:00.000-04:002007-07-03T11:44:00.000-04:00Mocha, I think that that's an awesome suggestion. ...Mocha, I think that that's an awesome suggestion. I've thought a lot about trying to start something that would facilitate moms with less means get into blogging - donating computers? funding for wireless at drop-in centres? Hmmm...<BR/><BR/>And, too, bringing new bloggers more fully into the various folds - totally something to pursue. Will rack my tired brain on that one.Her Bad Motherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03535958887714152413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-81742976955925564632007-07-03T11:18:00.000-04:002007-07-03T11:18:00.000-04:00I dearly love reading about your mother and want h...I dearly love reading about your mother and want her to do some quasi-adopting of me, but we can talk about that another time.<BR/><BR/>Maybe this is more controversial than you intended, but I would like to see more actions on the parts of bloggers be responsible for bringing others into the fold. Like your mom mentioned that time about being able to be priveleged and having the opportunity to have concern for our children (I'm mucking it up, but you know) but that just seems to come with all sorts of competition. I hate that part of it, especially for those writers who do so cathartically and are looking for their voice. <BR/><BR/>You've gotten meta with me again this morning and I'm not sure how to stop you from doing that. But I love it all the same.Mochahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07035442586293974560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-20687354038083364162007-07-03T11:04:00.000-04:002007-07-03T11:04:00.000-04:00Sorry HBM that this comment isn't about blogging e...Sorry HBM that this comment isn't about blogging empowering women cause I don't blog...I just read 'em. BUT, I must, must, MUST tell you that the pic of wonderbaby in the Toronto cap leaves me speechless.pkzcassnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-71345172027587947842007-07-03T10:54:00.000-04:002007-07-03T10:54:00.000-04:00What a great initiative you are taking. This is s...What a great initiative you are taking. This is so great! I'm starting to feel like I need to do a local act in my town. All the inspiration is killing me! :)danahttp://thedanafiles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-35184734793103667422007-07-03T10:02:00.000-04:002007-07-03T10:02:00.000-04:00Any method of exchanging ideas and opinions is a g...Any method of exchanging ideas and opinions is a good way to raise awareness of important topics, and to connect. Blogging is obviously a new community that has become bigger than anyone could realize. And do-gooders should take advantage of any opportunity to do their good!Traceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09606831315390042198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-74935383498721011092007-07-02T23:43:00.001-04:002007-07-02T23:43:00.001-04:00your royal badness, i agree. it was evident by th...your royal badness, i agree. it was evident by the $2,500 we raised in one week as part of our just posts last month that we are hungering for more. we all stood up. we are ready to keep standing.<BR/><BR/>i've already left my vote, the yank that i am. count me in. but you know that already.jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07056576921114387218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-20460490710522172432007-07-02T23:43:00.000-04:002007-07-02T23:43:00.000-04:00thanks for fixing it. ;)thanks for fixing it. ;)painted maypolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446625015003854710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-29012436337930491932007-07-02T23:17:00.000-04:002007-07-02T23:17:00.000-04:00Wonderful ideas...a little action goes a long way....Wonderful ideas...a little action goes a long way. Our School Council has about 6 people and while we are a small group the evidence of our efforts - as a group - are evident all around the school.<BR/><BR/>We all work our buns off and together we do so much good for the kids. Working together is the key - alone we would accomplish nothing.Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13100043209000589029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-41632755723305241012007-07-02T20:21:00.000-04:002007-07-02T20:21:00.000-04:00Am hugging you! Virtually! Feel it?Am hugging you! Virtually! Feel it?Lenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07334552523048470954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-79564207167846474682007-07-02T19:15:00.000-04:002007-07-02T19:15:00.000-04:00Wow, THAT'S not embarassing (face flushing BEET RE...Wow, THAT'S not embarassing (face flushing BEET RED). Duly edited.Her Bad Motherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03535958887714152413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-55322136982470223882007-07-02T17:46:00.000-04:002007-07-02T17:46:00.000-04:00Look, I love reading your blog, but I have to tell...Look, I love reading your blog, but I have to tell you, it's Hurricane KATrina. I know it's just a typo, but for someone who lives the aftermath everyday, and reads a paper where it is still headline news nearly daily, it's hard to imagine that it's not emblazened in the mind of everyone else, as well. I'm glad you linked over to that blog, I really enjoyed reading it. Thanks.painted maypolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446625015003854710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-50762699465361240512007-07-02T17:42:00.000-04:002007-07-02T17:42:00.000-04:00What Julie said. I think I've been involved in gre...What Julie said. I think I've been involved in greater things as a blogger than I ever had in the time before. It has changed me. It has helped me realize the need for action.Kylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03311014761113076785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-17606733632114326652007-07-02T17:18:00.000-04:002007-07-02T17:18:00.000-04:00yes, on the ground action is needed. always. but...yes, on the ground action is needed. always. but i am arm chair talking here. someone needs to pull me off my ass.Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04662448292809451387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-56803526112965309302007-07-02T16:57:00.000-04:002007-07-02T16:57:00.000-04:00Good for you! It's the American way isn't it. Only...Good for you! It's the American way isn't it. Only Canadian.Mom101http://www.blogger.com/profile/15468524489744839899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-38989206391613003752007-07-02T15:53:00.000-04:002007-07-02T15:53:00.000-04:00Oh, and yes, I'm glad you mentioned that what we d...Oh, and yes, I'm glad you mentioned that what we do and feel with blogging can't be applied to the majority of women in the world. Very important.Terehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15850314798468099658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-47907798327174687292007-07-02T15:23:00.000-04:002007-07-02T15:23:00.000-04:00As a fellow Miami blogger with Tere, we recognized...As a fellow Miami blogger with Tere, we recognized that blogging was a great outlet but we could certainly do more to help make a real difference. Blogging is wonderful and when we write about the causes that are near and dear to us they may inspire and motivate others to take action. However, I believe we need to walk the walk as well as talk the talk. Now, I know this isn't for everyone because many can't (for various reasons) get involved beyond spreading the word but for those of us who can, we should.Dayngrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188692449680744194noreply@blogger.com